HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Thank you all for the advice! I have since gotten both fresh and salt water and am changing it once or twice a week. I do condition it before putting it into the tank. I will look into the cuttlebone.

Still no sign of him yet. I am trying to be patient and hope for the best!

At first, I gave him pellets but once I learned more about how they're actually not a great choice I switched to real foods such as banana, apple, peas & chicken so far. I do not think he has eaten anything though, at least it did not look like it. He is very small so I am not sure how much he could...

Thank you for your help!

I will check out that resource.

Yes the sponge is just on the substrate. I have been able to keep temp and humidity at proper levels but it took a few days to get it right. No sign of hermit crab yet just hoping he is still alive.

Hello everyone! I am new to this forum and new to owning a hermit crab whom I have named Tiko. :) A friend of mine was giving away their hermit crab and I offered to take it. My friend only had it for 3 weeks but kept it in a jar with sand & food.... I am learning how to properly care for it and pro...